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Handweaving
Author | : Isabel Buschman |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780810824034 |
Buschman annotates more than 550 books and periodical titles published on the techniques and history of handweaving from 1928 through October 1989. She includes works on how to weave_basic weaving texts, books on looms and equipment, and patterns both for weaving and for woven articles; handweaving history and historic fabrics from around the world; works on Native American weaving, ranging from the Chilkats of the Northwest coast of North America, to the Pueblos and Navajos of our Southwest, Mexico, and Central America, and on through the rich weaving culture of the Andes; reference works containing specialized bibliographies and information on fibers, dyes, education and marketing; and periodicals. With author, title, and subject indexes.
The Setts of the Scottish Tartans
Author | : Donald Calder Stewart |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Clans |
ISBN | : 9780856830150 |
The Tartan Weaver's Guide
Author | : James Desmond Scarlett |
Publisher | : Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
This volume combines practical experience of tartan-weaving with a grasp of Highland social history. Aimed specifically at the amateur tartan-weaver, it contains much that should be of interest to students of either subject.
Learning to Weave
Author | : Deborah Chandler |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2009-04-01 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 159668139X |
Learn weaving basics or hone your skills with this invaluable guidebook Originally published in 1984 (under the name Learning to Weave with Debbie Redding), Learning to Weave is now on the verge of its 40th Anniversary in print. This unparalleled study guide teaches readers to weave on four shaft looms, whether they are learning from scratch or honing their skills. Written with a mentoring voice, each lesson includes friendly, straightforward advice and is accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Budding floor and table loom weavers need only to approach this subject with a sense of adventure and willingness to learn such basics as step-by-step warping, basic weaving techniques, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of all the most common weave structures, and many more handy hints. Beginners will find this guidebook an invaluable teacher, while more seasoned weavers will find food for thought in the chapters on weave structures and drafting.
Creative Weaving
Author | : Sarah Howard |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781600590986 |
The timeless craft of weaving is experiencing a resurgence of interest--and this colorful guide, featuring 30 spectacular fabric designs, shows just how easy it is to learn and how enjoyable it can be to do. Follow a thorough tutorial in the basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how to work with a table loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles, from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold experiments with form. Work with traditional fibers or play with unusual materials such as recycled fabrics, feathers, foil, and even plastic bags. A gallery showcases how 12 weaves can be transformed into functional objects, including throws, cushions, shawls, and scarves.
The Weaver's Idea Book
Author | : Jane Patrick |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 2013-02-01 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1620331675 |
New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by step-by-step photography. The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave. With traditional patterns from around the world, bands, and fabrics woven on two double heddles, The Weaver's Idea Book brings together a variety of ways to create exquisite cloth. Weaving tips and tricks help weavers at all levels achieve their textile dreams. In addition to pattern drafts, Jane offers project ideas that guide the reader through creating functional woven projects, from wearables to home decor. Weaving, especially on rigid-heddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and contemporary weavers are in need of a book to bridge the divide between basic books and complex text designed for advanced weavers with sophisticated tools. Celebrating the immense potential for creativity possible with the simplest of tools, The Weaver's Idea Book eBook opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.
Get Weaving
Author | : Sarah Howard |
Publisher | : Gwasg y Bwthyn |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781907938733 |
From Tartan to Tartanry
Author | : Ian Brown |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2012-09-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0748664653 |
Draws together contributions from the leading researchers to provide a contemporary evaluation of tartan and tartanry.